As one of the major cities on the south coast of England, Portsmouth has a reputation for being the starting point of many a summer holiday. The Historic Dockyard and the Spinnaker Tower are incredibly popular with tourists, as is the Southsea Castle and the D-Day Museum. There are a number of quays, beaches and green areas for outdoor activities. Portsmouth is well connected to London by rail, with regular services to and from the capital. The A3 and M3 routes also make it easy to navigate to London by car. Portsmouths nearest airport is in Southampton, though it is the Portsmouth port that is likely of more interest to visitors - a huge number of ferry services run to the Channel Islands, the Isle of Wight, and destinations in France and Spain. Accommodation in Portsmouth varies from sea-front hotels to cosy bed and breakfasts. There are a number of boutique and novelty options, as well as hotels that are family friendly.